ÃÛÌÒAPP offers a variety of study abroad programs that integrate academic learning in classroom and/or field settings with exposure to different cultures and environments, as students explore the beauty and ecology of a foreign country.
Information Sessions
- September Session
- Monday, September 15, 2025, 5 - 6 p.m.
- Location: BGS 132 and Zoom (link provided after registration)
- October Session
- Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 2 - 3 p.m.
- Location: BGS 132 and Zoom (link provided after registration)
- January Session
- Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 2 - 3 p.m.
- Location: BGS 132 and Zoom (link provided after registration)
- February Session
- Wednesday, February 25, 2026, from 5 - 6 p.m.
- Location: BGS 132 and Zoom (link provided after registration)
Check back soon for Information Sessions coming in the fall!
Paris: Summer 2026
Program Dates: Classes begin on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Students will have two weeks of asynchronous instruction prior to departing for Paris.
Paris dates: June 8 - July 5, 2026
Required Courses:
- French 21: Introduction to French Culture (No French Language Required)Â Â
and ONE of the following:Interior Design 22: History of Interior Architecture and Furnishings I (Antiquity -18th Century)
OR
- Interior Design 25: History of Interior Architecture and Furnishings II (19th and 20th Century Europe; 17th - 20th Century United States)
Deadline to Apply: Approved application and $450 deposit payment due by Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Secure your spot now!
For more information, contact: Bouchra Nadeau bnadeau@saddleback.edu and Amy Heneghan aheneghan@saddleback.edu
Program Highlights
- Spend 4 weeks in Paris learn about French history and culture.
- Visit influential architectural sites such as the Palace of Versailles, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Mont Saint-Michel.
- Study Paris' rich artistic heritage with visits to museums including the Louvre and the Musee d'Orsay as well as a day trip to Money's house in Giverny.
When visiting Paris, I was struck by the sheer volume of beautiful design. It's incredibly special to have a small pedestrian walkway terminate in the ruins of a 16th century church. You walk in the footsteps of pilgrims and understand how our current time came to be.
Costa Rica: Summer 2026
Program Dates: July 20 - August 2, 2026
Required Courses: BIO 230 & BIO 235
Deadline to Apply: The deadline to apply and pay the $450 deposit is Friday, April 24, 2026. Secure your spot now!
For more information, contact: Dr. Marcelo Pires mpires@saddleback.edu and Dr. Bruno Passarelli bpassarelli@saddleback.edu.
Program Highlights
- Explore Costa Rica’s ecosystems: Pacific and Caribbean coastal regions; seasonal, moist, dry, and cloud forests
- Visit seven national parks and other exquisite locations
- Interact with the wilderness through hikes, whitewater rafting, suspended bridges, and ziplining!
To students considering the Costa Rica program, I would highly recommend it. It was well balanced between activity and education. Going abroad really does open a person’s perspective about the world around them. There were a lot of firsts for me on the trip, like ziplining and visiting a volcano. Overall, my experience on the field studies trip was excellent.
Funding Your Study Abroad Program
Learn how to fund your Study Abroad Program – see the video below.
For questions about how to use financial aid for study abroad, contact the ÃÛÌÒAPP Financial Aid Specialist, Violeta Zahrae at (949) 582-4864 or vzahrae@saddleback.edu.
Contact
For general questions regarding the Study Abroad Program, and for emergencies while abroad, please contact The Division of Instructional Support and Teaching Innovations.